“Act Now for a Peaceful Cross River”: A Call to Bridge the Gap Between Institutions and Action As the global community marks the 2025 International Day of Peace under the theme “Act Now for a Peaceful World,” the Cross River State Chapter of the Partners for Peace (P4P) in the Niger Delta calls on the…
By Agba Jalingo Since the unveiling of the Senator John Owan Enoh-JOE MSME Support Program by the Minister of State for Industries in Calabar, the Cross River State capital in August, there are some persons in the State who have been having sleepless nights and gasping for their breathe in utter disbelief. It appears to…
By The Cross River State Consultative Forum (CRSCF) A shadow has been cast over the Cross River sun; not by clouds, but by a chorus of manufactured grievances. The recent, well-considered appointment of Orok Bassey Okon Esq. as Head of Service has been met not with the applause due a qualified son of the soil,…
The Special Adviser to Governor Bassey Otu on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, has taken a swipe at former Auditor-General of Cross River State, Mr. John Odey, describing his recent commentary on state appointments as “laughable, regrettable, and shamelessly petty.” Odey’s now-deleted Facebook post, which has been widely circulated on social media, alleged…
In every generation, there are men and women who rise through the ranks not by shortcuts or sentiment, but through grit, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to service. Hon. Chief Ajah Francis Ajah, mni, stands tall in that category. His story is not just about personal success, but about the triumph of diligence, merit, and…
By Igbaji Moshor As Governor Bassey Edet Otu tries to straightened gray areas in both public and civil service in the state and reposition the state for economic growth and development, it is pertinent to look deeply at the state civil service rules and issues bordering promotions of senior civil servants in the state. The…
Wofai Williams, the CEO of Wofai Online Advertising Agency, has emphasized the growing trend of businesses shifting to online marketplaces as a survival strategy amid current economic hardships. She made this remarks in an interview with The Paradise News on Monday. According to her, “promoting businesses through Facebook and Instagram sponsored advertisements has become one…
My attention has been drawn to the latest baseless rant by MC Okirika, who, true to his character, has once again displayed his trademark recklessness in speech and thought. In his latest outburst, he shamelessly attacked Her Excellency, Bishop Mrs. Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, questioning her bishopric consecration simply because she chose to empower the most…
By Kingsley Agim There are people who teach, and there are those who transform. Mr. Cornelius Ellah, fondly known as Cornel, is one of those rare gems who embodies both. A man whose journey into the classroom, from his own historical account, was almost reluctant, but whose impact within those four walls has been nothing…
On behalf of my family and myself, I wish to express our deepest and most heartfelt appreciation to everyone who stood by us during the passing and burial of our beloved father and patriarch, Professor Ibiang Oden Ewa, who passed away in May and was laid to rest on August 9, 2025. Losing a father…